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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,558.22, 18,853.71 and 10,622.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,558.22, 18,853.71 and 10,622.71 is: 15,947.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,558.22 : 18,853.71 = 10,622.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,558.22/18,853.71 = 10,622.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,558.22x = 18,853.71 × 10,622.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,558.22x = 200,277,493.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,277,493.75/12,558.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,947.92

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